Vazzana, Nicholas S.

Van Gogh in Paris

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ISBN 13:
9780595441600
author:
Vazzana, Nicholas S.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
iUniverse
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
148
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.9 centimeters (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£8.38

Description

Vincent van Gogh's Paris: A Transformative Stay In 1886, Vincent van Gogh moved to Paris' Montmartre quarter, marking a pivotal moment in his artistic journey. This period of his life has been extensively researched and documented, revealing a profound transformation from a painter rooted in the gray north to one who would unleash an unrestrained, colorful brilliance. During his two-year stay, Van Gogh's social circle expanded, and he became acquainted with prominent artists and bohemians. His interactions with notable figures like Henri Toulouse Lautrec and Emile Zola offer a glimpse into the city's vibrant cultural scene. However, it was his tumultuous love affair with Agostina Segatori that would have a lasting impact on his perspective on life. This book offers an intimate look at Van Gogh's "lost years," exploring themes of sensual decadence, unbridled sexual freedom, and absinthe, known as the green fairy.

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